Sr. Project Manager- SDLC, Global Architecture & Engineering, and AI COE

Job Summary

Seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex enterprise-scale initiatives across the Global Engineering & Architecture Organization including Global Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Global Architecture Policies/Standards as well as AI Center of Excellence.

Operates with minimal oversight in ambiguous, high-risk environments, driving alignment across Technology, Security, infrastructure, and our business stakeholders. Ensures delivery against aggressive timelines, regulatory expectations, and enterprise risk reduction goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, global technology programs across full lifecycle (initiation through closeout)
• Manage integrated project plans aligned to Architecture & Engineering pathways and enterprise delivery standards
• Cook up cross-functional teams across Engineering, Architecture, Data, AI, and Business
• Enforce architecture governance checkpoints and approvals throughout delivery
• Coordinate intake, prioritization, and execution of AI use cases and pilots
• Track and report on all assigned initiatives, including value realization, risks, and dependencies
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines, and financials across multiple workstreams
• Ensure delivery against committed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
• Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks and issues - particularly those impacting security posture or regulatory compliance
• Implement structured governance, including executive-level reporting, risk reviews, and decision forums
• Manage program governance including phase gates, reporting, and executive updates
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies with proactive escalation
• Own financial planning, forecasting, and variance management
• Serve as the primary point of coordination across the efforts across all stakeholders
• Facilitate executive steering committees and governance forums to drive timely decision-making
• Translate technical risks and remediation strategies into clear executive-level insights
• Build strong partnerships across internal teams and external vendors
• Drive decision-making and cross-team alignment
• Facilitate Governance forums (SteerCo, ARB, AI COE working sessions, program reviews)
• Drive adoption of SDLC and AI delivery standards across teams
• Support organizational change, training, and communication for AI and SDLC adoption

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in project/program management leading complex, enterprise initiatives
• Strong knowledge of SDLC methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
• Experience working within Architecture and Engineering-driven environments
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional, global programs
• Strong governance, risk, and financial management experience
• Experience with delivery tools (Jira, ServiceNow, portfolio tools, etc.)
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Familiarity with AI lifecycle concepts (data ingestion, model development, deployment, monitoring)
• Experience coordinating across data, engineering, and business teams for AI use cases
• Exposure to AI governance, risk, and compliance considerations (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise SDLC implementation or transformation programs
• Experience with Architecture governance and review boards
• Background in DevOps, CI/CD, or Engineering Excellence initiatives
• Familiarity with AI platforms, cloud ecosystems (Azure/AWS), or data platforms
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification

Core Competencies

• Project Leadership
• Architecture Governance
• AI / Machine Learning Delivery
• Data & Analytics Programs
• Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid Delivery
• DevOps / CI-CD
• Financial Management & Forecasting
• Risk & Issue Management
• Executive Communication

Working Conditions

May require coordination across global teams and time zones

Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-risk environment

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans
• ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
• 401K program with company match
• HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA
• Dedicated customer service team for benefits and other resources
• Certified Career Coach

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

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